Mother's Powerball

jimbo74 · 07-18-2005, 10:46 AM

Anyone used one of these yet? What exactly is it and what does it do?
http://www.detailsupplydepot.com/scr...gm=dsd33-7.bbx

Ok, it appears it is for metal and wheels kinda thing...

Is there a product similar to that that I can use on my paint? I am 1. lazy and 2. want to get some of the oxidation off of my truck... let the red shine through......

Godzilla · 07-18-2005, 11:24 AM

i was a sucker and bought this thing. i thought it would be great since i am lazy as well. but i thought it sucked as it did not form well to grooves on my rims. i noticed it worked better when i used it with a cord drill. dont use the powermetal stuff that they recommend to use with it..it sucked as well in my opinion..using normal polish and wax was much much better.

jimbo74 · 07-18-2005, 11:25 AM

so should i get this thing and get some regular wax for my truck?

or just use an actual buffer?

X-AWDriver · 07-18-2005, 12:29 PM

I would just stick with an orbital buffer,that thing isn't designed for relatively flat surfaces and could cause more problems than help on paint.

Godzilla · 07-18-2005, 02:06 PM

for the wheels just use normal polish and wax and a cord power drill, and it will work decent on flat surface. i had AR Bajas on my old runner and it sucked in the grooves and wouldnt get between the lugs. it isnt as bad now on the 99 limited rims. dont use this thing on the normal vehicle paint.

pius222 · 10-26-2008, 02:06 PM

These things are JUNK!

DudeBud · 10-26-2008, 04:31 PM

have to love these old threads getting revived

Buhundred · 10-28-2008, 02:41 PM

Powerball sucks, use this:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G110

That'll get the job done right.

pattycakes77 · 10-28-2008, 07:42 PM

i thought the OP's mom won the Powerball lottery game!

07-18-2005, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,592	Mother's Powerball Anyone used one of these yet? What exactly is it and what does it do? http://www.detailsupplydepot.com/scr...gm=dsd33-7.bbx Ok, it appears it is for metal and wheels kinda thing... Is there a product similar to that that I can use on my paint? I am 1. lazy and 2. want to get some of the oxidation off of my truck... let the red shine through......

07-18-2005, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,538	I would just stick with an orbital buffer,that thing isn't designed for relatively flat surfaces and could cause more problems than help on paint. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

10-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
pius222 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 157	These things are JUNK! __________________ 1999 4Runner SR5 4WD All stock now, Hella 700ff, Optima 34R Red Top, Nitto Terra Grapplers 265/75/16.

10-26-2008, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
DudeBud Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WA ,monroe Posts: 1,830	have to love these old threads getting revived __________________ Dan 84 4runner sr5 Ford 302 T-18 4spd yota t-case yota front and rear both open 37X13.00 boggers 88 4runner 22re 5spd

10-28-2008, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Buhundred Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 287	Powerball sucks, use this: http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G110 That'll get the job done right. __________________ '96 Toyota 4runner Bone Stock, 96,200 miles. Its my dads, I can't even drive but I keep it nice & clean.

07-18-2005, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: easy stalker! Posts: 1,679	i was a sucker and bought this thing. i thought it would be great since i am lazy as well. but i thought it sucked as it did not form well to grooves on my rims. i noticed it worked better when i used it with a cord drill. dont use the powermetal stuff that they recommend to use with it..it sucked as well in my opinion..using normal polish and wax was much much better.

07-18-2005, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,592	so should i get this thing and get some regular wax for my truck? or just use an actual buffer?

07-18-2005, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: easy stalker! Posts: 1,679	for the wheels just use normal polish and wax and a cord power drill, and it will work decent on flat surface. i had AR Bajas on my old runner and it sucked in the grooves and wouldnt get between the lugs. it isnt as bad now on the 99 limited rims. dont use this thing on the normal vehicle paint.

10-28-2008, 07:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
pattycakes77 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 968	i thought the OP's mom won the Powerball lottery game! __________________ The PATYWGN: 1998 4Runner Desert Dune Pearl. PATYWGN show-off thread PATYWGN on Cardomain Pattycakes77 on Myspace! let me be your friend... please? Sport Hood FAQ

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